Vienna and surroundings

Discover Austria's capital, Vienna, located in the heart of Europe. The city is charming and offers many interesting stories from the old empire, as in contrast to the dynamic metropolis it is today. On a short break or weekend break in Vienna, you can experience world-class art, culture and music.

Take the time to visit some of the city's many great restaurants. Or take a stroll through Vienna's city centre and check out the most exclusive shopping streets Kärntnerstrasse, Graben and Kohlmarkt. See the Wien Zoo, the world's oldest zoo. Also visit Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO heritage site, or the beautiful Gothic Belvedere Palace.

Take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the city centre and drive through some of the cosiest and most romantic streets Griechengasse and Mölker Bastionen. Part of the charm of Vienna is that there are so many opulent buildings left from its heyday that are still preserved, giving the city a medieval feel. See the Hofburg and Museumsquartier, for example.